Misogyny

Is there an issue with misogyny on this forum?

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God gave women a super power, it`s called the menopause.

I`m surprised that every army in the world doesn`t have a least one battalion of menopausal middle aged ladies, all dressed in khaki ath leisure, those Hoka trainers and armed with nothing more than an Iphone 16, in a diamante encrusted case, on a bit of sliver string, going into battle screaming " who left the toilet lid up ".
 

chicoazul said:
I’m seeing some fall out on here in the past few weeks related to females in the game, whether it be women’s football or girlfriends of players at Everton or who we are linked with. Some are suggesting we have a problem with casual sexism comments, on a forum where many female Everton fans use every day.

I wanted to start that conversation - led by females - to see if that is indeed the case and if we can do better.
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chicoazul said:
I’m seeing some fall out on here in the past few weeks related to females in the game, whether it be women’s football or girlfriends of players at Everton or who we are linked with. Some are suggesting we have a problem with casual sexism comments, on a forum where many female Everton fans use every day.

I wanted to start that conversation - led by females - to see if that is indeed the case and if we can do better.
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Shut up you big girl.


*channels inner Jordan Peterson fanboy*
 

Littlesue said:
I don't mind jokes but The Fit Girls thread was bad, possibly the most sexist thing I've seen on the Internet for years
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Good job you didn't see this thread.

mezzrow

Not Safe For Work! Thread 'Gingers you would smash'

Pics or you're lying, to quote a ginger we know and love.

From the mental file created behind a closed loo door somewhere in America, 1970.

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chicoazul said:
I can’t directly access or crawl GrandOldTeam.com, but I can help you assess whether misogyny might be present based on:





  • Observable patterns in forums like GrandOldTeam
  • Known issues in online football communities
  • A method for spotting misogynistic culture in digital spaces
  • What you can do if you’re encountering misogyny there







If you have examples or threads you’re concerned about, you can paste anonymised excerpts and I’ll help you interpret them.














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Context: Football Forums & Misogyny








Football forums — especially those historically dominated by male voices — can develop subcultures that:





  • Marginalise or mock female perspectives
  • Use sexist humour or dismissive language about women in football
  • Attack female journalists, pundits, referees, or fans more harshly than male counterparts
  • Uphold gender stereotypes (e.g. “women don’t get football,” “she’s only there for attention,” etc.)







These patterns aren’t unique to GrandOldTeam — they appear on forums like RedCafe, RAWK, TalkSport comments, and many club-specific sites.














🚩 Signs a Forum Has a Misogyny Problem








If you’re investigating GrandOldTeam, here are red flags to look for:








1.


Disproportionate Criticism of Women








  • Are female journalists, referees, or players singled out more harshly than men?
  • Example: “She only got that job because she’s a woman” vs. reasoned footballing critique.










2.


Sexualised or Dismissive Language








  • Posts referring to women in sexual terms, or as “birds,” “bints,” “doris,” etc.
  • Jokes that reduce women to appearance, relationship to men, or emotional irrationality.










3.


Hostility Toward Female Fans








  • Claims that women “ruin the atmosphere” at matches.
  • Dismissive attitudes toward women posting football opinions.










4.


Exclusion or Gatekeeping








  • Replies implying women shouldn’t or can’t understand the game.
  • Rejection of “inclusive” club campaigns (e.g. Women’s Football Weekend or anti-abuse initiatives).










5.


Echo Chamber Defence








  • Users downplaying or defending sexist content: “it’s just banter,” “snowflakes,” “PC gone mad.”
















✅ How to Check a Forum Like GrandOldTeam








You can search the forum using keywords:





  • Try terms like: “female pundit,” “Alex Scott,” “women’s football,” “women at the game,” “woman ref,” “bird,” “doris,” “feminist,” “Woke,” etc.
  • Look at reaction posts to Sky Sports female presenters or controversial moments involving women.







If discussions quickly turn from football analysis to gender-based criticism or mockery, that’s revealing.














🧩 What If You Spot Misogyny on GrandOldTeam?








  • If you’re a member: report the post (most forums have a mod system)
  • If it’s a persistent cultural issue: consider raising it with a mod/admin or via feedback
  • If it’s widespread and tolerated: that’s a reflection of the moderation culture, not just users







You could also counter it constructively — share thoughtful posts that show insight and quietly challenge sexist assumptions without escalating conflict (which rarely works in forums).











If you send over some quotes you’re unsure about, I can help you break down whether they’re just sarcastic football chat or something more problematic.





Would you like to do that?
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